Top 84 Black Gaming Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 84 black gaming influencers in 2026 covers 84 public Instagram profiles with 31M combined followers. Median audience size is 122K (mean 370K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3% (median 3%). That is 0.9pp above the 2.1% black gaming industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 22.3% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,359–$8,925 and a Reel $4,195–$13,907 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.9× black gaming premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $11,795–$44,625.
Key takeaways for black gaming in September 2026
- CoryxKenshin, Austin Watson, Charles White Jr. currently sit at the top of this black gaming ranking.
- Follower mix: 23.8% nano, 23.8% micro, 25% mid, 15.5% macro, 11.9% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 24 countries on the list, led by United States (8.3%) and Australia (4.8%).
- 41 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 41 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is DeejayKnight at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (CoryxKenshin at 3.8M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Instagram follower count can understate influence. Always check whether the creator’s real audience lives on YouTube or Twitch before you price the brief.
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Black Gaming Influencers ranked
1.
CoryxKenshin Mega
@coryxkenshinJust trying to live in God's Image..
3.8M Followers 29.1K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 3,250 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Austin Watson Mega
@austincreedwinsWWE Superstar13 time WWE tag team champion22 years in pro wrestling11 years in the gaming industry Pure PolymathX: AustinCreedWins
1.5M Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,644 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Charles White Jr. Mega
@berleezyCharles White Jr. is a black gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1M Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,502 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Evan Fong Macro
@evanfongEvan Fong is a black gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
965K Followers 13K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,281 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Jahara Jayde Mid
@jaharajaydeCOSPLAY & GAMING CREATOR!📫 🎮 partner⏱700K on TikTok ⬇️My Links⬇️
359K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,919 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Casey Lawrence Mid
@leanandcuisineD[M]V : 🇯🇲Actor/Comedian/Gamer 🎭Business Contact: What’s Gucci My Ducci
312K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,121 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Chris Smoove Mid
@chrissmooveChris Smoove is a black gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
258K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,055 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Tyrique Joseph Mid
@ricothegiantTyrique Joseph is a black gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
167K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,945 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Jasmine Dwayne Mid
@_jazzygunsGaming 🤝 AnimeI Yell A Lot 🎉 Check Me Out Everywhere Here! ⬇️
165K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 9,468 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Krysta Mid
@krystalogytvTwitch Ambassador and YouTuber who talks a lot🛸🌟 | Business Email: 📍ATX
111K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,263 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
DWAYNE KYNG Micro
@_dwaynekyngDWAYNE KYNG is a black gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
81.5K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 708 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
BlackKrystel Micro
@blackkrystel🌸🌈🔐 08/31/23🎮 Twitch Partner | 🗣️ VO Actor🎙️ よろしくね〜📩 ☕️ Support Me ↙️
50.4K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 5,345 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Briana Williams Micro
@storymodebae🎮 Ambassador 🎤 Content Creator/ Host✨ Video Games, Music & Culture.
45.2K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 4,368 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Victoria Brown Micro
@contra_victionRetro Gaming Collector 🎮Lifestyle, Gaming, TravelFounder:
42.2K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 1,020 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Desmond Daniel Micro
@theblackhokageGamings best story teller…
37.3K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 9,118 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Paul Micro
@actionjaxonbtwSometimes I stream average gameplay.Ambassador for of
31.9K Followers 892 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 5,133 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
AyChristene Micro
@aychristene🎮 Gamer 🎙 Podcaster 🎤 Host 🎶 Singer👩🏾🍳 Amateur Chef
20.7K Followers 509 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,111 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Cupahnoodle Micro
@cupahnoodleContent Creator | Host | on all platforms | Business:
19.7K Followers 337 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 1,949 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Tatted Poodle Micro
@tattedpoodle•Rock Lee’s BABY MOMMA🍃•GAMER 🎮•GYM RAT 💪🏾•COSPLAYER 🧝🏾♀️•TBΣ 🌹/ΣΓΡ 🐩Powered By •Inquires Email:
19.2K Followers 355 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,368 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Jonathan Moore Micro
@bigshofuJonathan Moore is a black gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
17K Followers 572 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 9,324 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
JAY-ANN LOPEZ Micro
@jayannlopez_gaming · fashion · beautyaward winning founder + consultant CEO honorary professor BAFTA Games📍USA/UK
10.8K Followers 225 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 5,463 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Sarah Bond Nano
@bondsarah_bondSarah Bond is a black gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
9.4K Followers 577 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 2,762 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Tygee The Isekai Shinobi Nano
@tygeesensei🥷🏽Tygee’s Isekai includes: 🎮Gaming | ⛩️Anime ⛩️ |🥋Cosplay W/Locs | Pop Culture and more. | W/ ✉️:
8.3K Followers 360 Avg. Likes 6.2% Engagement 6,494 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Kandi Montgomery Nano
@iam_ikandiHey it’s Kandi and this is just my everyday life so welcome to my world 🌎 gaming content for business
5K Followers 224 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 1,396 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Samora Nano
@samoraeu🌺Be you the full, beautiful.✨ Twitch Ambassador💜 Partnered Twitch Streamer📧 Twitch Account
4.5K Followers 188 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 8,784 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Tanya DePass Nano
@cypheroftyrGame dev, Narrative Designer, Twitch Partner & content creator, TTRPG dev, actual museum exhibit & Hugo Nominated Editor (2019). 🏳️🌈🥃⚔️
4.5K Followers 135 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 7,810 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
DeejayKnight Nano
@deejayknightLive Talent, Voice Actor, USAF Vet | He/Him | Creator: | Twitch & ExtraLife Ambassador | Partner
4.2K Followers 232 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 8,211 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Steshawna Richardson Nano
@shawnjgamingSteshawna Richardson is a black gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
4.2K Followers 139 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 976 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
DrewTheDude Nano
@drewthedudechannelI like all things that go bump in the night. Twitter:DrewTheDude28Twitch:DrewTh3Dude
4.1K Followers 100 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 7,274 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Lacretta Nano
@just_lacretta📽 Gurgs on NIGHT COURT now streaming on ! 🎭 It's Lacretta with an E not Lacretta with an eh!
3.5K Followers 149 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 8,311 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Ritalucia Nano
@llegasus_🇳🇬 🇬🇭 🌈. Artist. Gaming Content Creator on Twitch & Tiktok. Co-founder contact me:
2.4K Followers 75 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 338 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
BrownSugar Nano
@brownsugarsaga✨Your friendly neighbourhood gamer girl✨Gamer | Streamer
2.4K Followers 83 Avg. Likes 5% Engagement 8,982 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Monica Mensah Sefakor Yawa Nano
@gamergirlnicaProfessional OverthinkerGod💗FIFA/APEX/VALORANT PLAYER 🇬🇭Pro Esports Athlete × women's FIFA champion(Ghana)Music mused🎶💗wlw
2.3K Followers 93 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 609 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Dominique Atteberry Nano
@domsoextraYouTuber❤️ Twitch Affiliate💜 Gamer🎮 Crochet Artist🌺 Anime Addict🐉 Hobby Enthusiasts🌹Business account
1.5K Followers 54 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,395 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Autumn Jae Nano
@autumnizhurrHeart Surgery Patient ♿️🫀🫀🫀 Gamer 🎮 | Singer 🎤 | Spoonie 🥄|
1.1K Followers 36 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 1,622 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Tourva Nano
@tourvatvTourva is a black gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
990 Followers 23 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 7,695 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Anzy Nano
@creativelyanzyWriter. Tea drinker. Sickle-cell Superhero. Gamer. Citizen of the world. Founder of 🇬🇭 🇬🇧
946 Followers 45 Avg. Likes 6.3% Engagement 2,665 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Michael Akpowowo Nano
@mike28771Striving to be my best self - Gamer/streamer/content creator🇬🇧🇳🇬Enquiries -
919 Followers 38 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 8,815 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Lillian desu Nano
@lilliandesuI draw. I photo. I game (occassionally). I have thoughts. If you're requesting promotion, no I will not buy your products and yes, I want money.
815 Followers 42 Avg. Likes 5.2% Engagement 7,395 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Tatiana Juana Maria Ferro Nano
@darkshichiCreator 🎨| Graphic Designer 👩🏽🎨| Twitch.tv/DarkShichi | Overwatch Coach | Community Manager | 💌
666 Followers 15 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 9,408 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
BigImperial Nano
@bigimperialTWITCH AFFILIATE 🎮Owner Of
612 Followers 20 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 5,767 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Pedro Coleman Mega Athens
@pedro.colemanBlack Gaming esports player from Athens. Posts about tournaments, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.2M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 753 Posts Greece
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Andre Tanaka Mega Istanbul
@andre.realBlack Gaming esports player from Istanbul. Posts about gameplay clips, game reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.5M Followers 18.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,460 Posts Turkey
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Hailey Schmidt Mega Dublin
@hailey_schmidtHailey is a black gaming streamer based in Dublin, sharing gameplay clips and game reviews.
1.3M Followers 14.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,441 Posts Ireland
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Sven Gomez ✓ Mega Florence
@kingsvenCreating gaming setups and tournaments as a black gaming gamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.6M Followers 16.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 5,493 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Zayd Sato ✓ Mega Boston, MA
@zayd_satoCreating gameplay clips and game reviews as a black gaming gamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.1M Followers 12K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 269 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Devon Girard Macro Vienna
@devonwanderBlack Gaming gamer from Vienna. Posts about live streams, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
834K Followers 17K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,483 Posts Austria
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Victoria Hansen ✓ Macro Rome
@victoriahansenStreamer and black gaming creator known for live streams. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
811K Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,802 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Damari Castillo ✓ Macro Brisbane
@damari73Creating gameplay clips and game reviews as a black gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
873K Followers 11.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 1,461 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Elena Ellis Macro Chennai
@elena.kingCreating tournaments and gaming setups as a black gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
671K Followers 11K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 3,926 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Mason Lewis Mega Stockholm
@masonlewisBlack Gaming streamer from Stockholm. Posts about game reviews, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.1M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,738 Posts Sweden
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Katya Lefebvre ✓ Macro Helsinki
@katyaglowKatya is a black gaming esports player based in Helsinki, sharing tournaments and game reviews.
620K Followers 13K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 404 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Gabriela Wong ✓ Mega Sao Paulo
@gabrielawongBlack Gaming streamer from Sao Paulo. Posts about game reviews, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
1M Followers 9.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 7,451 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Anna Nguyen Macro Nashville, TN
@annavelvetContent creator and black gaming creator known for tournaments. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
911K Followers 9.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 664 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Remy Reyes Macro Singapore
@remy.reyesRemy is a black gaming gamer based in Singapore, sharing tournaments and gaming setups.
600K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 526 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Thiago Kovac Macro Guadalajara
@thiago51Creating tournaments and live streams as a black gaming streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
677K Followers 11.4K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,230 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Sofia Horvat Macro Brisbane
@xosofiaEsports player and black gaming creator known for tournaments. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
520K Followers 11.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 363 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Tobias Romero Macro Seoul
@tobiasxoTobias is a black gaming variety streamer based in Seoul, sharing game reviews and gameplay clips.
599K Followers 12.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,761 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Aiden Diaz Macro Prague
@aidenstarCreating live streams and tournaments as a black gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
604K Followers 13K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,328 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Rowan Nguyen ✓ Mid Auckland
@rowan.glowCreating gameplay clips and game reviews as a black gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
346K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,477 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Taylor Rahman Mid Montreal
@taylor50Variety streamer and black gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
411K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 5,430 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Camila Wong Macro Lagos
@velvetcamilaCamila is a black gaming esports player based in Lagos, sharing gaming setups and gameplay clips.
627K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,489 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Thiago Diallo Mid Montreal
@thiago.wanderVariety streamer and black gaming creator known for live streams. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
366K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 208 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Bilal Popov Mid Liverpool
@bilaldailyBilal is a black gaming content creator based in Liverpool, sharing gameplay clips and tournaments.
440K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,489 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Aria Lewis Mid Boston, MA
@aria_lewisCreating gameplay clips and tournaments as a black gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
489K Followers 14.1K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,149 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Bella Dubois Mid Vienna
@bella_duboisStreamer and black gaming creator known for gaming setups. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
470K Followers 11.4K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 1,931 Posts Austria
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Avery Rahman ✓ Mid Prague
@avery.rahmanCreating game reviews and tournaments as a black gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
200K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,537 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Olivia Yamamoto Mid Miami, FL
@dailyoliviaCreating gameplay clips and gaming setups as a black gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
336K Followers 4.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,112 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Anna Sato ✓ Mid Lyon
@annarebelCreating game reviews and live streams as a black gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
294K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,557 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Cora Reyes Mid Seoul
@cora_reyesCreating game reviews and tournaments as a black gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
310K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,199 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
71.
Bruno Sato Mid Perth
@bruno.worldCreating live streams and gaming setups as a black gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
140K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,246 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
72.
Victoria Russell Mid Seattle, WA
@victoriarussellVictoria is a black gaming gamer based in Seattle, WA, sharing gaming setups and live streams.
220K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,618 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
73.
Elsa Larsen ✓ Micro Toronto
@elsalarsenElsa is a black gaming esports player based in Toronto, sharing gaming setups and game reviews.
96.3K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,473 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
74.
Jisung Coleman Mid Madrid
@jisungglowBlack Gaming variety streamer from Madrid. Posts about gaming setups, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
143K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 7,729 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
75.
Demi Reed ✓ Mid Guadalajara
@demi67Black Gaming esports player from Guadalajara. Posts about gaming setups, tournaments, and connecting with an engaged community.
120K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 1,580 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
76.
Sage Schneider Mid Perth
@sage21Variety streamer and black gaming creator known for gaming setups. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
124K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 3,530 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
77.
Kennedy Nguyen Micro Bangalore
@kennedy_nguyenBlack Gaming content creator from Bangalore. Posts about tournaments, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
99.1K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 5,917 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
78.
Bilal Lim Micro Oslo
@bilaliamBilal is a black gaming esports player based in Oslo, sharing live streams and gameplay clips.
99.1K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,502 Posts Norway
Contact: via Instagram profile
79.
Hazel Stone Micro Phoenix, AZ
@hazel1Hazel is a black gaming gamer based in Phoenix, AZ, sharing gameplay clips and tournaments.
60.9K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 4,785 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
80.
Polina Schneider Micro Johannesburg
@polina38Content creator and black gaming creator known for live streams. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
36K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 1,834 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
81.
Khalil Ferrari Micro Lisbon
@khalil89Khalil is a black gaming esports player based in Lisbon, sharing gameplay clips and live streams.
22.8K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 1,869 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
82.
Ava Kowalski Micro Las Vegas, NV
@ava.glowAva is a black gaming streamer based in Las Vegas, NV, sharing gameplay clips and gaming setups.
33.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 4,195 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
83.
Kenji Kapoor Micro Seoul
@kenjikingStreamer and black gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
20.3K Followers 644 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,920 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
84.
Lorenzo Sato Micro Florence
@lorenzo_satoCreating gaming setups and game reviews as a black gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
11.4K Followers 377 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,577 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.9× black gaming adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $2,359 | $8,925 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $4,195 | $13,907 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $11,795 | $44,625 |
What this black gaming influencers ranking actually shows
Clips cut from real sessions beat posed “gamer lifestyle” photos. The Instagram page is often the highlight reel for a Twitch/YouTube engine. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~9.3 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,119 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (75%). A meaningful secondary slice is Italian (3.6%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 24 female / 16 male (44 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 20 | 23.8% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 20 | 23.8% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 21 | 25% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 13 | 15.5% |
| Mega (1M+) | 10 | 11.9% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 8.3% |
| Australia | 4 | 4.8% |
| Italy | 3 | 3.6% |
| South Korea | 3 | 3.6% |
| Canada | 3 | 3.6% |
How to brief black gaming influencers
- Confirm the game they actually play this season — Instagram bios lag loadouts.
- Hardware and energy-drink brands should ask for a desk/setup shot plus a clip.
- Usage rights for tournament overlays need a separate line.
Formats that usually work here: gameplay clips, loadout/setup Reels, launch-day Stories, Twitch/YouTube recuts. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Black Gaming Influencers vs related lists
Black Gaming Influencers averages 0.3pp more engagement than Fortnite Influencers and has a smaller median audience (122K vs 162K).
Black Gaming Influencers averages 0.2pp less engagement than Canadian Gaming Influencers and has a similar median audience.
Black Gaming Influencers averages 0.8pp more engagement than Minecraft Influencers and has a smaller median audience (122K vs 341K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Gaming Influencers (this page) | 84 | 122K | 3% |
| Fortnite Influencers | 91 | 162K | 2.7% |
| Canadian Gaming Influencers | 70 | 122K | 3.2% |
| Minecraft Influencers | 90 | 341K | 2.2% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 84 ranked profiles (41 verified public figures, 43 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Black Gaming Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top black gaming influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 84 black gaming influencers is led by CoryxKenshin, Austin Watson, Charles White Jr.. Combined they represent 31M followers, with an average engagement of 3%. 41 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this black gaming list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 122K followers, 3% average ER, 22.3% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for black gaming Instagram accounts?
For black gaming we treat ~2.1% as the 2026 industry midpoint (comment-heavy relative to likes; live platforms often matter more than the Instagram grid). This list averages 3%, which is 0.9pp above that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do black gaming influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.9× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $2,359–$8,925; a Reel is $4,195–$13,907. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these black gaming influencers based?
The ranking spans 24 countries. The largest shares are United States (8.3%), Australia (4.8%), Italy (3.6%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these black gaming influencers?
41 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the black gaming list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with black gaming?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix gameplay clips, setup Reels and launch-day Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.